Shootout By the Sea: Top Performers

<p>Prep Hoops was in a few different locations on Wednesday. First lets checkout the 2 games at the Shootout By The Sea we were able to watch. The event at North Myrtle Beach HS featured 6 teams in a classic format. Let’s talk about some of the action right. </p> <p><em><strong>2022 UNSIGNED Prospects </strong></em></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="837322" first="Colin" last="McKenzie"] - First Baptist (Charleston)</strong> <strong>(pictured on front) </strong></p> <p>McKenzie took home All-Tourney honors today here at the Shootout By the Sea. McKenzie a Shooting Guard-Wing has good range on his shot. Colin helped the Hurricanes to a (3-0) weekend at North Myrtle Beach HS. Colin brings good versatility to floor for the Hurricanes. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106608" first="Adonis" last="Cole"] - First Baptist (Charleston) </strong></p> <p>Cole was able to capitalize on some mid-range jumpers when he wasn’t finishing around the cup. Adonis had 16 points today according to my unofficial stats in a win over Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach. Cole is the younger brother of current Coastal Carolina University player Vince Cole. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/25A4A7B2-6E1B-47FC-832E-032D32964462.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1352659" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/25A4A7B2-6E1B-47FC-832E-032D32964462-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="930647" first="Marcus" last="Saunders"] - Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach </strong></p> <p>Saunders another All-Tourney selection came out firing from downtown for the Saints. Saunders finished with 18 points mostly behind the three-point line. Saunders is new to the Saints roster this season after transferring in from nearby Conway Christian. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/F759699C-EFCC-4CD5-BD27-F10AE40F2136.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1352663" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/F759699C-EFCC-4CD5-BD27-F10AE40F2136-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="930642" first="Fisher" last="Darden"] - Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach </strong></p> <p>Darden plays on the ball a lot for the Saints. Fisher has good size and court vision to play the lead guard position. Darden won’t hesitate one second when it comes to taking a charge on the floor or diving for a loose ball. COUNT FISHER IN. </p> <p><em><strong>2023 Class Prospects </strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/5C77CF56-C207-40FD-9ED8-D08A9F7B071C.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1352654" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/5C77CF56-C207-40FD-9ED8-D08A9F7B071C-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="865305" first="Matty" last="Foor"] - First Baptist (Charleston) </strong></p> <p>Foor got to the basket all day long it seems for the Hurricanes. Foor had 21 points according to my stats and several trips to the deck and bruises along the way. Matty showed good control on the way to the basket along with absorbing contact all day long. He does a good job of rebounding the ball well from the guard position. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/A817046D-5EDA-478C-AFD6-155E2F36A0B1.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1352661" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/A817046D-5EDA-478C-AFD6-155E2F36A0B1-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1176150" first="Vytas" last="Nausedas"] - Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington, NC)</strong></p> <p>Vytas an All-Tourney selection really likes to bully defenders on the way to the basket. Vytas a strong mismatch guy really looks to overpower his way to the basket. Vytas will step-out and knockdown some perimeter jumpers. The Hurricanes defeated the host North Myrtle Beach HS Chiefs today 57-46. </p> <p><em><strong>2025 Class Prospects</strong></em> </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/723C2B38-9941-4FD4-BE72-429503FB59FC.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1352658" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/723C2B38-9941-4FD4-BE72-429503FB59FC-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1158878" first="Jamie" last="Brooks"] - North Myrtle Beach HS </strong></p> <p>Brooks is getting plenty of playing time at the varsity level for the Chiefs and Head Coach Ryan Walker. Brooks has had several games this season already recording a double-double. Jamie a post player can step-out to the elbow and knockdown the jumper from time to time. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1032754" first="Brayden" last="Hendrix"] - Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach</strong> </p> <p>Hendrix looks to be part of the future plans for the Saints basketball program. Brayden takes good percentage shots while on the floor and always seems to be pocket ready to receive the ball. </p>